"I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows."

Maria Loura

"Some information on InterNations helped me a great deal, and I'm sure other expats in Helsinki feel the same way."

InterNations – Uniting Brits living in Finland

Would you like to get in touch with other Brits
in Finland? Are you in need of help and
advice from your British compatriots? Or would
you like to join other British expats on an
excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g.
the thousands of lakes and little islands?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Finland
or are still living in United Kingdom and planning your
upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Finland
offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community
soon became the leading platform for international networking among
expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also
counts a considerable number of British expats in
Finland, coming from all corners of
United Kingdom - from Glasgow, over
London to Cardiff.

Meet other Brits at our events in Finland

Our Global Partners

Find More Information in Our Finland Expat Guides

Whether you are moving to Finland for a new job or for the opportunity to reconnect with nature or perhaps to some Finnish roots, you are in for a rewarding experience! Our InterNations Expat Guide answers your questions about moving to Finland, from Finnish humor to popular expat destinations.

If you have opted for life in Finland, an exceptionally high living standard awaits you. Finland is known worldwide for its education system. It is a highly literate country with the average Finn borrowing 17 library books a year! InterNations introduces you to the basics of living in Finland as an expat.

Working in Finland comes with many opportunities, for example in the IT and healthcare sectors. If you have an entrepreneurial mind, it is also fruitful territory to launch new projects and to be self-employed. InterNations covers the basics of working in Finland, from finding a job to learning Finnish.

Forum Posts by Brits in Finland

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Brits in our Finland expat forums.

Find Tips and Advice on Finland from British Expats

Of course, expat living in Finland is not just
about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic
papers. Regular socializing with fellow Brits is an
essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the
Finnish way of life and mentality. InterNations
helps you connect and meet up with other Brits in
Finland, residing in Helsinki,
Oulu, Pori and many
other places throughout the country.
Just take a look at our group of Brits in Helsinki.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover
where to shop for British food or discuss your favorite
sports team's latest match, become a member of the
Finnish InterNations Community:

Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded
expats from United Kingdom in Finland.

Obtain and share insider tips in our Finland
Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your
native tongue for your children or where to get roast beef
in Oulu.

Search the InterNations Places database for Finland
to get information on institutions from your home country,
including the British embassy.

From the thousands of lakes and little islands to
its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods, we’ll help you connect with
supportive and friendly British expats in
Finland.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Brits in Finland

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and
activities in Finland. Our get-togethers are
very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional
Finnish
poronkäristys, to big expat
celebrations with hundreds of participants in Helsinki’s
best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips
to go and see Finnish Lapland beyond the polar circle as well as other beautiful
landmarks in Finland.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with
expats from United Kingdom and various other countries in a
casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving
a cordial Hello from our Brits living
in Finland!

Francois Bertrand

"I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows."

Maria Loura

"Some information on InterNations helped me a great deal, and I'm sure other expats in Helsinki feel the same way."